xtian wrote:Got a stiff dose of, "Cabinetry is a skill acquired via patience, knowledge, and practice, not an enjoyable recreation for rank amateurs." Though I did get certified on all the shop equipment in high school, I haven't attempted any precision joinery since then. First dovetails, ever. Not perfect.
Looks pretty darn good to me man. Nice work. Give that black cat a scratch for me
When you round over the corners it will totally change your opinion on how poorly you've done. It will be fine, and better, and better. Looks like good work from here.
I don't like visible joints, so dovetails always look icky to me! You guys drive me crazy with it. My obsessive nature doesn't allow me to like dovetails! Oh, I have a funny link I will post later on that subject. Will be a good giggle.
Great looking Xtian - now for the ocd part - sand,coat,sand,coat,sand,coat.
When it's finished the grain pops right out.
Looks professional to me.
Wish I had woodworking skills.
Tung Oil is very good - I used to use it.
Gives a nice finish.
In case you didn't see it, search mineral spirits on here. there's a good thread about using it first to pop the figuring in the wood.
It takes a while to harden, which is a pain for someone as patient as me...
Tru oil is gun stock oil - anywhere that sells guns should stock it.
Have fun,
Bob
I think I just decided my next Bruise Maker rebuild will be in a western knotty headbox with buckskin piping and a wood burned Marshall branded logo in amber shellac with a horse hide handle. Saddle Up!
I like tung oil a lot! You should throw some gloss lacquer over it one the oil dries...gives it some nice shine and adds some protection. Even min wax spray lacquer works great and its cheap
